Sneijder recalls Terry: the treble‑winning Inter was incredible

In the video posted on the YouTube channel MatchWornShirt, Wesley Sneijder relived the most important moments of his career, focusing on the 2010 Inter, a team that under José Mourinho won the Treble; he recounted meeting John Terry last week, when he was told that their team was incredible.

The balance of a memorable team

“I think it was a very, very balanced team,” the Dutchman said, recalling the 2010 Inter. For Sneijder that balance allowed him to operate at his best in the attacking midfield role, thanks to the midfield block that provided him with cover.

Defensive solidity was ensured by Lucio and Walter Samuel, two centre‑backs capable of troubling forwards of the calibre of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Didier Drogba. This structure allowed Sneijder to focus on offensive creation.

Among the less‑celebrated protagonists, Sneijder highlighted the importance of Di Pandev, “today nobody talks about him anymore, but he was essential for us.” On the flanks, the presence of Zanetti and Maicon provided strength in every area of the pitch.

Before the Champions semifinal against Barcelona, the players admitted feeling inferior: “Barcelona is on another level.” A meeting with Mourinho changed the perspective, highlighting the opponents’ weak points and igniting confidence.

After the early 1‑0 goal against the blaugrana, Inter did not abandon the game plan, delivering one of the most memorable evenings in Milan. Sneijder speculated that, with another thirty minutes, they could have scored four more goals.

During the interview, Sneijder recalled the meeting with John Terry “last week, or two weeks ago.” Terry had told him: “Wes, your team was incredible,” but the Dutchman did not perceive it that way at the time.

Sneijder’s account confirms that the Treble‑winning Inter remains a model of collective balance, where the right combination of talent, tactical discipline and a winning mentality surpassed even the brightest stars.